No. 0997

Arctibax

Ice Fin Pokémon

Official art

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total: 423 Higher than 45% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IX Scarlet & Violet

Abilities

Pokédex entryViolet

It attacks with the blade of its frozen dorsal fin by doing a front flip in the air. Arctibax’s strong back and legs allow it to pull off this technique.

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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk95103–161175–317

Def6677–129123–254

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe6273–125116–245

Total423Higher than 45% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

DragonIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DragonFairyFightingRockSteel

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassWater

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostFirePsychicIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 62); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+125Max114No SP82Min73Scarf187Tailwind250

At max Speed, Arctibax outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 when damaged by Fire moves; can't be burned.
Everything about Thermal Exchange →
Other Pokémon with Thermal Exchange 2
Frigibax Baxcalibur
If Snow is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Ice Body →
Other Pokémon with Ice Body 19
Seel Dewgong Galarian Mr. Mime Snorunt Glalie Spheal Sealeo Walrein Regice Glaceon Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Bergmite Avalugg Mr. Rime Arctovish Frigibax Baxcalibur

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0996FrigibaxDragonIce
1. Level 35
  #0997ArctibaxDragonIce
  1. Level 54
    #0998BaxcaliburDragonIce
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Baxcalibrite
      #0998Mega BaxcaliburDragonIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

12Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

18Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

24Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

29Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

40Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

45Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

50Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

55Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

TM / HM / TR 30

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

Biology

Frigibax evolves into Arctibax, which evolves into Baxcalibur.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Ice Fin Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray

: —

Paldea#389Hyperspace#033

It attacks with the blade of its frozen dorsal fin by doing a front flip in the air. Arctibax’s strong back and legs allow it to pull off this technique.
Violet
Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Arctibax
Japanese: セゴール
Japanese (romaji): Segohru
Korean: 드니꽁
Chinese (Traditional): 凍脊龍
Chinese (Simplified): 冻脊龙
French: Cryodo
German: Cryospino
Spanish: Arctibax
Italian: Arctibax

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 2 Atk
: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 148
: Slow

Breeding

: DragonMineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Frigibax: Level 35.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.